Expanding the Family

-----Kaede's POV

We've just arrived back home from meeting the queen. With the majority of us now free from the collar, it's safe to say that everyone is in good spirits, although we're still under supervision.

Neri: "The queen may trust you, but you all are to follow my instructions until my job is complete. And Kaede, I'm counting on you to keep Fleur in check."

Kaede: "Got it."

It sounds more like Fleur's some kind of animal with how Neri is talking about her, but I get it. Fleur's still struggling with even being comfortable in the same room as people, which is why wherever Fleur goes, I go as well, in case anything bad happens.

Faye: "Uhm, Kaede?"

Kaede: "Oh, yeah. We'll just be upstairs, is that okay?"

Neri: "...Sure."

I feel like usually, we wouldn't be allowed to have some privacy, but I'm happy that we can talk in private. I'm not exactly sure what Faye wants to talk about, but I will have to bring Fleur up with us as well.

We enter the room where Fleur and I would be sleeping, but since neither one of us has felt the need to, it's been unused so far. Fleur already seems to be feeling better now that she's away from everyone else.

Kaede: "So? What was it you wanted to talk about?"

Faye: "I'm just curious about something. So you turned sis into a vampire, yes?"

Kaede: "Accidentally, yeah."

It's hard to describe the sensation when I bit into Fleur's neck at the time, but I still remember that tingly feeling in my throat.

Faye: "I was wondering... Can sis bleed the same way as you?"

For me, I can already tell that is the case since I can feel and hear Fleur's heart beating, not to mention the smell of her blood. It's clear as day that Fleur is completely different now as I no longer smell anything sweet coming from her. Faye on the other hand is quite delectable in comparison.

Kaede: "I believe so. Fleur?"

Fleur: "Yes?"

Kaede: "Could you give me your hand?"

Timidly, Fleur slowly raises her hand towards me as I take hold of it in one hand. I grow out one of my nails before bringing it to one of her fingers. Although Fleur was timid just before, she doesn't react at all and allows me to pierce into her finger with not issues, showing no signs that she's in pain. And sure enough, blood began to ooze out from the tip of Fleur's finger.

Fleur: "So I'm like you?"

Kaede: "Maybe."

Curiosity takes the better of me as I end up pulling Fleur's hand up to my mouth before sucking on her now injured finger. I didn't expect it, but Fleur ends up blushing quite heavily as I taste this new flavor. It's not sweet like I thought, but quite bitter instead. Almost like coffee in a way with how it tastes. It's honestly not too bad, its quite tasty in fact.

Fleur: "K-Kaede?"

Oops. I may have gotten a bit too engrossed in this new experience. I quickly heal her finger whilst it was still in my mouth before pulling her hand away.

Kaede: "Sorry. I was curious how you would taste."

Fleur: "A-and?"

Kaede: "It was delicious. You taste like coffee."

Fleur ends up blushing once again my my remark, choosing not to ask anymore questions regarding the matter.

Faye: "Well, anyway. This wasn't what I wanted to talk about."

Kaede: "Hmm?"

So there's more? I feel like what we just discovered is more than enough. I am curious as to how similar Fleur is to me, like if she can grow out her nails or have inhuman reactions, speed and strength. Obviously she can fly since she already has wings, but does that mean that she will have 2 pairs of wings?

Faye: "Kaede... I want you to turn me into a vampire."

Kaede: "..."

Fleur: "What?!"

I was still processing Faye's words, meanwhile Fleur broke out of her embarrassment and immediately questioned her sister's words.

Faye: "I don't like the idea that you have to suffer through this alone."

Fleur: "It's horrible! I won't let-"

Faye: "And that's exactly why I want to do it. It pains me to see you creating distance between us."

Fleur: "That's because it's too tempting! Do you not understand that I'm fighting against my body just to not jump on you?"

Faye: "Yes, and wouldn't that be easier to deal with if I was a vampire as well?"

Just what on earth am I hearing. I've finally processed everything, but now I can't just butt into their conversation. Instead, I'm wondering just exactly how that would work. With Fleur it happened on instinct in a life and death situation, I'm unsure if I can even do that to Faye even if I wanted to.

Fleur: "T-that's-"

Faye: "I promised mom to look after you, to help you. I'm not letting you live like this alone, sis."

Fleur: "..."

Kaede: "Okay okay, wait."

Sensing the opportunity to finally step in, it's time for me to say my piece. I understand where Faye is coming from, and I know exactly how Fleur feels. I know how hard it is to live this life, but at the same time I value Faye's promise to her mother.

Kaede: "I agree that sharing this pain together will make it easier for the both of you."

Fleur: "But Kaede!-"

Kaede: "But I don't want you to jump to this decision. At least think about it for-"

Faye: "I've been thinking about it ever since sis woke up. I know how hard it is, I've watch you grow up since you were little, Kaede. I've already taken plenty of time to think it over."

That's quite a bit of a time to be thinking things through. It relieves me that this wasn't just a sudden spur of the moment. But I still feel like I should warn her, just to be sure.

Kaede: "You've thought about how you'll see people differently? As prey for you to sink your fangs into?

Faye: "Yes."

Kaede: "Saying goodbye to the luxuries of humanity? Taste, smell, even your sight?"

Faye: "Yes."

Kaede: "Even to be regarded as a monster to everyone?"

Faye: "I'm sure the people I care for won't see me as such. But yes."

She looks over to her sister while saying that. I agree with her that Fleur will still think of Faye as her sister, nothing will change there. Hah~ Am I honestly considering doing this? This is just insane.

Kaede: "...Problems will come up though. With both of you being a vampire, you'll need to find a new source of blood. Fleur, your hunger likely won't be satiated with Faye any more."

Fleur: "I wasn't planning on doing that in the first place."

Faye: "Exactly. If I'm not going to be your source of food, then why don't we share in this pain?"

Fleur: "..."

I feel bad for Fleur. I can see how badly she wants to deny her sisters request, but with everything that's been said, I'm sure she's trying to find another way to deny her. It was then that Faye turned to face me, walking up to me with a face filled with determination.

Faye: "...Kaede. Please."

I end up looking over to Fleur, but she was just looking on in silence. Her scarlet red eyes were beginning to fill with tears. Those tears alone makes me feel torn at following through with this... Maybe-

Fleur: "Okay..."

Kaede: "Huh?"

Fleur: "But just know that I warned you!"

Faye: "Hehe. Thank you, sis."

Both the sisters smile at one another after Fleur has given her consent. I'm honestly surprised with her accepting this, but now I feel just a little better about going through with this.

I gently grab hold of Faye's shoulder, slipping the neck of her shirt to the side, revealing her neck to me. Thankfully I already had a drink with Fleur earlier today so my urge to drink Faye's blood has considerably decreased.

Faye: "...And thank you, Kaede."

Kaede: "Mhmm. Now stay still."

She closes her eyes before I move into her neck, sinking my fangs deep into her neck as blood immediately filled my mouth. I know I said my urge to drink Faye's blood wasn't there, but after tasting just that little bit of blood, the temptation is surreal. I hesitate for a moment before closing my eyes tightly, blocking the blood form going any further in my mouth. Just then, I felt that same tingling sensation in my throat as I begin to feel something about to release. Thinking that it must be the same thing that happened to Fleur, I let it happen as I feel something exiting through my fangs and going straight into Faye's neck.

Faye: "Gh!!"

After hearing a yelp from Faye, I quickly pull away, healing the bite in the process. I could feel Faye putting most of her body weight on me as she ends up clinging to my sides. I try to hold her up as she continue to wince in pain.

Fleur: "Sis!"

Fleur rushes over to us as the two of us quickly brings Faye over to the bed before lying her down. Her eyes remained tightly closed as her body begins to heat up, with sweat now pouring out from all over her body, staining the bed sheets. I quickly go to heal Faye, but she grabs hold of my hand, slowly opening her eyes to us.

Faye: "D-don't."

Fleur: "But sis!"

Kaede: "Okay."

I see what's happening. It's scary seeing Faye like this, but I'm sure whatever it is, it's working. Maybe since Fleur had just died back then it wasn't this painful, but I like to think that all of this will pass soon. I grab hold of Faye's hand that had grabbed onto mine while Fleur takes a hold of the other, the both of us giving some comfort to Faye as she deals with this, crying out in pain.

Neri: "Hey! What's going on in there?"

The banging of the door could be heard, followed by the familiar voice of Neri. Yeah... I didn't think this part through... Neri has finally gotten around to trusting me and now I do this...

Kaede: "Stay with Faye. I'll be back."

I give Faye's hand over to Fleur before getting up from the bedside, answering the door quickly before Neri barges in.

Neri: "Is everything okay?"

Come on, think! I can't just lie here, that'll be too suspicious. I need to- I got it!

Kaede: "Faye's condition suddenly took a turn-"

I step away from the door, revealing Faye to Neri through the doorway.

Kaede: "She's turning."

Neri: "What?"

Kaede: "I think it was when Fleur jumped Faye before we arrived in Narlimar."

Perfect little lie. It's good to know that I can still think up lies like this on the spot. And since Neri was there as a witness, they're sure to believe it.

Neri: "I was wondering when something like this would happen."

Good, she bought it.

Neri: "Well? Shall we kill her? Or will you say that you'll take responsibility for her as well?"

Kaede: "I won't let her die."

I've already accepted this, I can't just throw Faye away after everything that has been said.

Neri: "Okay. But I will be reporting this."

Kaede: "Okay, thank you."

And with that, Neri leaves to go back downstairs, leaving me to attend to Faye once again with Fleur.

Fleur: "Hang in there, sis."